The Latest Breaking News from Abby Zwerner

Mother of six-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher pleads guilty to child neglect

As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors said they will not seek seek a sentence that is longer than state sentencing guidelines, which call for six months in jail or prison

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Mother expected to plead guilty after her 6-year-old son used her gun to shoot his Virginia teacher

The mother a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia is expected to plead guilty after her son used her gun in the classroom shooting

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

A 6-year-old said 'I did it' after shooting his teacher at Virginia school, warrants say

Recently unsealed search warrants describe the moments after a 6-year-old shot his teacher in Virginia

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher expected to admit to marijuana use, gun possession

The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia is expected to plead guilty in federal court to using marijuana while possessing a firearm

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

Mom of six-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher breaks silence

Deja Taylor faces up to six years in prison if convicted in connection to the January incident in Newport News

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Richneck shooter’s mother turns herself in, released on a $5,000 bond

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The mother of the 6-year-old student who shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School three months ago has turned herself in to face two pending charges.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023

Mother of young boy who shot teacher arrested in Virginia

Police in Virginia say the mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher has been formally arrested on charges of child neglect and failing to secure her handgun

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Special grand jury in Va. shooting to probe school system employees

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A special grand jury appointed in the Richneck Elementary School shooting case will investigate whether any “actions or omissions” by school system employees led to a 6-year-old boy opening fire on his first grade teacher in a classroom three months ago.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023

Criminal probe focuses on school where boy, 6, shot teacher

Prosecutors in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot his teacher are investigating whether the actions of any school employees could lead to criminal charges

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

The mom of the 6-year-old who shot his teacher is being charged with child neglect

The child has not been charged in the shooting of Abby Zwerner, 25, a teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia.

WEKU · Apr 11, 2023